MIT Press, Graham Foundation, Storefront Launch Architecture Publication Award
The MIT Press, in collaboration with the Graham Foundation and Storefront for Art and Architecture, has established the Publication Award in Contemporary Architecture (PACA). Operating on a biennial cycle, PACA will support architects, scholars, journalists, critics, theorists, and writers globally. Unlike other publishing prizes, PACA assists projects from conception through publication, not just finished books. Victoria Hindley of MIT Press stated the goal is to publish transformative writing on architecture's critical role in the 21st century. Sarah Herda, Graham Foundation director, noted the award extends support for new ideas by helping authors develop ambitious books. Guillermo Ruiz de Teresa, Storefront's deputy director, emphasized bringing urgent writing into public conversation. Submissions for the inaugural cycle are due by November 30, 2026, with the winner announced March 2027.
Key facts
- MIT Press launched the Publication Award in Contemporary Architecture (PACA) with Graham Foundation and Storefront for Art and Architecture.
- PACA operates on a biennial publication cycle.
- The award rewards originality, skilled writing, intellectual rigor, bold positions, and contemporary relevance.
- PACA helps develop editorial projects from conception through publication, unlike other prizes.
- Victoria Hindley of MIT Press emphasized publishing transformative writing about architecture.
- Sarah Herda, Graham Foundation director, highlighted support for new ideas in architecture.
- Guillermo Ruiz de Teresa, Storefront's deputy director, stressed bringing urgent writing into public conversation.
- Submissions due November 30, 2026; winner announced March 2027.
Entities
Institutions
- MIT Press
- Graham Foundation
- Storefront for Art and Architecture